jocuma

/hoʊˈkyuːmə/ or /hɒˈkjʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tropical evergreen tree, native to Central and South America, known for its valuable timber.

“The lumberjack harvested wood from a jocuma tree to build a new house.”

Synonyms

  • Hymenolobium mesoamericanum
  • jocote tree

Antonyms

  • drought-resistant tree
  • xerophilous tree